Teen shot in hip in Worcester, tells police it was a drive-by

WORCESTER 
Police are investigating a report of a drive-by shooting Sunday night on Park Avenue near Parker Street. A 17-year-old was shot in the hip.

The shooting, reported about 11:45 p.m., was not life-threatening. The victim was taken to a city hospital.

The victim told police he was standing on the sidewalk across from Club Universe when a dark-colored car drove by. The teen told police a person in the back seat of the car pointed a gun out of the window and fired a single shot.

The teen was struck in the hip. Police said the car went left on May Street. After the shooting the victim’s friends hailed a cab and took the teen to a nearby hospital, police said.

Detectives were called to the hospital to investigate. Police have limited information about a suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.